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THOMSON DPL923 Manual

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Accessories provided ....................................................2
Front panel controls ......................................................3
Front panel display ........................................................3
Connecting to audio-visual equipment ......................4
Connecting the aerial....................................................5
Connecting the speakers ..............................................5
Positioning speakers ......................................................6
The remote control ......................................................8
Operating the DVD player..........................................10
Description of the various menus..............................10
Compatible discs ........................................................10
Compatible formats ....................................................10
Regional coding............................................................10
Playback........................................................................11
Accelerated play ..........................................................11
Still image ....................................................................11
Frame advance ............................................................11
Variable slow motion ..................................................11
Changing chapter / track ............................................11
Zoom ............................................................................11
Using the Info menu....................................................12
Time display ................................................................13
Title/Chapter / Track ..................................................13
Subtitles........................................................................13
Audio ............................................................................14
Play mode ....................................................................14
Bookmark ....................................................................15
Camera angle ..............................................................15
PBC (PlayBack Control) ............................................15
Sleep ............................................................................15
In the interest of improving the quality of our products, we reserve the right to modify their features.The
information in this manual is, therefore, subject to change and does not represent any kind of contract.
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Playing DivX files ........................................................17
Manual tuning ..............................................................19
Storing radio stations..................................................19
RDS for FM only ..........................................................19
Using the player's menus ............................................20
Play Mode selection ....................................................20
Parental Control settings ..........................................21
Display settings ............................................................22
Sound settings..............................................................23
Language settings ........................................................24
Troubleshooting ..........................................................25
Precautions ..................................................................26
Guarantee ....................................................................26
Technical data ..............................................................27
Discs and formats you can play ..................................27
Sound Enhancement Systems....................................28
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    (for United Kingdom, £0.10/mn inc VAT) www.thomson-europe.com In the interest of improving the quality of our products, we reserve the right to modify their features.The information in this manual is, therefore, subject to change and does not represent any kind of contract.

  • Page 2: Connections And Setup

    In accordance with the DVD standard, your DVD player is equipped with a Copy Protection system, which can be switched on and off by the DVD disc itself, in order to make any recording of the relevant DVD disc onto a videotape of very poor picture quality, or even impossible.“This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of...

  • Page 3: Front Panel Controls

    Connections and Setup Front panel controls (buttons appearing left to right below) D V D H o m e C i n e m a S y s t e m D P L 9 2 3 V D VOLUME...

  • Page 4: Connecting To Audio-Visual Equipment

    In that case, you need to actiavte the Progressive Scan option in the Display menu (see page 22). Note: If one of the devices is not working, check that all the cables have been inserted properly into the sockets which they should be connected to.

  • Page 5: Connecting The Aerial

    The FM aerial (provided) should be connected to the FM aerial socket at the back of the appliance. Note: For FM reception, extend the aerial to its full length and install it so that you can obtain the best possible reception.

  • Page 6: Positioning Speakers

    Alignment Align the centre speaker evenly with (A) or slightly behind (B) the left and right speakers, but not in front of them. Angle Courtesy Dolby Laboratories Placing the left and right speakers to form a 45-degree angle with your favourite viewing position will replicate the soundtrack mixer's arrangement.
  • Page 7 Surround speakers can be placed on stands facing each other to replicate the preferred side wall mounting (A), or to the side or rear of the viewing area directed upwards. In the latter case, they can go right on the floor, or preferably, a few feet off the floor, such as on end tables (B).

  • Page 8: The Remote Control

    To access the Play mode function in the PLAY MODE Info menu. To select various audio/video sources. AUX1 AUX2 Note: In AUX1, AUX2 and TV modes, you need to press the button twice within 2 seconds to turn off the appliance.
  • Page 9 Replace only with the type of batteries specified above. Do not dispose of them in a fire or recharge them. • If you are not using the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries. • Please respect the environment and prevailing regulations. Before you dispose of batteries or accumulators, ask your dealer whether they are subject to special recycling and if they will accept them for disposal.

  • Page 10: Basic Playback Operations

    DVD player’s front panel. ON/ECO When the player first comes on a menu appears asking you to select the player menu language. Select the language you want using the button, then press Description of the various menus •...

  • Page 11: Playback

    STOP twice. require. If the player is left in STOP mode for more than Move from one area to another using the five minutes without any user interaction, a screen buttons. saver is activated.Then, at the end of 30 minutes without any user interaction, the player switches off automatically.

  • Page 12: Info Menu

    Note:When one of the icons is greyed out, this means that the relevant function is not available on the disc being played. The invalid symbol indicates that the function selected or the button used is not available at this stage.

  • Page 13: Time Display

    Title/Chapter (DVD) / Track (audio CD and VCD) T : 1 C: 12 To directly access a title or a chapter (DVD), or a track (audio CD and VCD), press the INFO button, then select one of these icons with the...

  • Page 14: Audio

    If, during a fast forward or reverse, point B is reached, the player continues playback at normal speed from point A. If, during a fast search, point A is reached, the player starts playback from point A at normal speed.

  • Page 15: Bookmark

    Info Menu Bookmark (DVD and audio CD) The player can store up to 12 disc locations as long as the disc remains in the player and the unit remains switched on. Note:This function is only available with discs whose elapsed or remaining time appears in the Info menu.

  • Page 16: Playback Of Mp3, Jpeg And Divx Files

    Note:The time taken for the contents of the disc to be displayed varies according to the size and number of JPEG files actually on the disc. If nothing is displayed after a few minutes, it is likely that certain files are too large.

  • Page 17: Playing Jpeg And Mp3 Music Files At The Same Time

    Playing DivX files Your player is an Official DivX Certified™ product that plays DivX ® 5, DivX ® 4, DivX ® 3, and DivX ® VOD video content, in compliance with DivX Certified™ technical requirements.Whether...
  • Page 18 Vorbis are not supported by this player. Renting (purchasing) DivX ® VOD files DivX VOD files are similar to DVD video rental discs.The difference lies in the access to the media. DivX VOD files are downloaded after paying a rental from certain commercial websites.

  • Page 19: Radio

    Storing radio stations information you want to display. The player can store up to 40 radio stations in You can search for stations using one of the its memory.You can enter every single radio...

  • Page 20: Player Menus

    Player Menus Using the player’s menus The player’s main menu is displayed when there is no disc in the player or when the disc has been interrupted during playback by pressing the STOP button. Select a menu option using the buttons.

  • Page 21: Parental Control Settings

    Player Menus Parental Control settings You can control access to the player and the type of discs Play Play Mode your family can watch with the lock function.There are Parental Control Lock Player eight levels of parental control. Display Change Password...

  • Page 22: Display Settings

    Player Menus Display settings Select the Display option in the main menu using the Play Play Mode buttons, and press to confirm. Parental Control TV Image standard Select an option using the buttons, and press Display Front display to confirm.

  • Page 23: Sound Settings

    Player Menus Sound settings You can adapt your player to other equipment and access Play Play Mode Night Mode specific functions with the Sound menu. Parental Control Distance Select the Sound option in the main menu using the Display Test Tone buttons and press to confirm.

  • Page 24: Language Settings

    Player Menus If you chose "English" during initial set-up, the main menu English Display Disc Menus is displayed in English, any menus generated by the disc are Sound Audio English in English, as is the language used in dialogue (if this...

  • Page 25: Additional Information

    You have forgotten your password matches the player’s regional code.This (Parental control). player’s regional code is 2. • When the player is on and the disc tray is • Clean the disc (see page 26). opened, press and hold the button on There is no picture.

  • Page 26: Precautions

    Putting the DVD player into standby use and store in a vertical position. mode does not disconnect it from the • Do not close the tray with two discs in it mains supply.To completely isolate the or with a disc not sitting correctly in the equipment, remove the plug from the holder.

  • Page 27: Technical Data

    Total FTC Output Power, Dolby Digital mode: 370 Watts discs will play successfully.When playing a CD-R disc, it is completely normal for the unit to take up to 20 Muting Attenuation: 65dB seconds to recognise the disc before starting to play.

  • Page 28: Sound Enhancement Systems

    10 characters or less, have no spaces in the name, and This unit is equipped with a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel avoid the use of special characters including (. , / , \ , = so that you can enjoy enhanced full digital surround ,+).•...

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